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solarcoreg commented on the post, Best Speakers for Vinyl Records - Affordable Options in 2025

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:30:47 +0100

We have the Paradigm 800Fs and just recently added the X10 subwoofer which has been an absurd positive change for us. I’d never had a sub before and it’s a monstrous difference.

solarcoreg commented on the post, Best Classic Rock Albums to Own on Vinyl

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:45:38 +0100

I listened to the entire Hotel California album recently and it was amazing. I never realized there were so many other great songs. One of the reasons I love listening to albums is that I end up hearing music […]

solarcoreg commented on the post, Competition: Win FOUR Record Display Adaptors + A Record Cleaning Kit

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 02:17:07 +0100

Well, I did most everything except the twitter cause I’ve never had an account. 🙂

solarcoreg commented on the post, Top 20 Albums of the 90s – Essential Listening from a Defining Decade

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 22:20:08 +0100

I would have a very difficult time coming up with ten albums that are as iconic as the ones from the list you made, Marc. I’ll have to try and think of some and return here or on the youtube video when that comes […]

solarcoreg replied to the topic Digitizing Vinyl in the forum Sound Matters Public Lounge - General Chat

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:39:26 +0100

my interface is the Scarlett 2i2… I think it sounds pretty good for my tastes. I’m not trying to do it pro level or anything though. I just want the convenience of being able to listen to my records on the go. I do think it works well. I followed the instructions on the site here and it wasn’t bad at all.

solarcoreg replied to the topic What is your fav phono preamp? in the forum Gear Chat

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 16:38:06 +0100

Thanks Marc. I’ll look into both.

solarcoreg replied to the topic What is your fav phono preamp? in the forum Gear Chat

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 16:37:37 +0100

that one looks amazing but way too expensive for me.

solarcoreg commented on the post, Recording Vinyl Records Into Your Computer: Step by Step (with Video)

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 16:35:23 +0100

Just finished my first transfer! Thank you so much, Marc. I followed the instructions and in a rare occurrence for me, it actually worked. We did Huey Lewis and The News Fore! I made MP3 copies first because I […]

solarcoreg replied to the topic What is your fav phono preamp? in the forum Gear Chat

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 13:33:43 +0100

I use the phono preamp in my Yamaha RX-A780 receiver. I tend to purchase things one time and use them for many years so if I upgrade to a separate preamp I will need to do a lot of research and it will be a somewhat stressful decision. Currently I’m thinking about the Mani 2 or the other one I read about on this site that is a good competition for it. I like the idea that the Mani is…Read More

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